SYP - Solicitor

at  South Yorkshire Police

Location
Carbrook, Sheffield
Salary
£51,252 - £54,660
Type of Contract
Temporary
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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Solicitor/Barrister/Legal Executive (Fellow).
• Legal qualification to degree level or equivalent.
• Detailed knowledge and advocacy skills of law and practice in at least one of the following areas: civil law.
• Detailed Knowledge and experience of litigation and an understanding of ECHR, Civil Procedure Rules.
• Experience in the conduct of report writing to include provision of financial reserves.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload which is high risk and complex, providing clear and legally sound advice.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to deal with all ranks of officer, support staff and external agencies.
• Ability to use professional judgement to make accurate decisions relating to legal matters. Ability to assimilate large amounts of information and make appropriate evaluations in order to recommend a course of action.
• Manage the allocation of legal caseloads and staffing resource.
• In accordance with financial and insurance regulations approve settlements within their approved amounts.

The Legal Services Department provides legal advice and representation to both Humberside Police & South Yorkshire Police, as a Solicitor you will be responsible for:

• Providing legal advice to the Chief Constable and the Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
• Advising on matters relating to the disclosure of information in civil proceedings including public interest immunity and confidentiality.
• Working with the SYMCA to provide accurate legal advice in relation to finance/funding/insurance/litigation/risk concerning litigation and all satellite issues arising from claims.
• Developing and maintaining positive and constructive relationships with all members of the Force, to include managers, officers, staff and external agencies and external law firms to ensure the timely provision of legal advice